Mukdenia rossii 'Karasuba' |
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Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.
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| | Common Name: Mukdenia-Red Leafed |
Looking for something different? This unique Heuchera relative native to China has large, green, fan-shaped leaves. Beginning in summer, red pigmentation begins to creep inward from the edges and by fall, they are fire red. The foliage forms a low, spreading mound.
Delicate white, star-shaped flowers appear just above the foliage in mid to late spring, but this plant is grown mainly for its attractive foliage.
Try Mukdenia 'Karasuba' in containers or as a slowly spreading groundcover in part shade.
Characteristics:
Height:
8-12 Inches
Spread:
12-15 Inches
Flower Color:
White Shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sun or Shade?:
Part shade (4-6 hrs. direct sun)
Wet or dry?:
Average water needs
Consistent water needs
How fast should it grow?:
Slow
When should it bloom?:
Mid-spring
Late spring
How's your soil?:
Fertile Soil
Sweet or Sour Soil?:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
What's your garden style?:
Container/Patio
Woodland/Shade
Eclectic
Mukdenia can be found growing naturally in the woodlands of China and prefers this type of growing environment. Plant it in humus rich, evenly moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Clumps can be divided about every 4 years or so.